【Disaster Prevention Topics㉓】Do You Know About "Tsunami Flags"?

Do you know about Tsunami Flags?　

A tsunami flag* is a red and white flag used to warn people that "a tsunami might be coming" or "a tsunami is coming."

They are used at beaches (places where people swim in the ocean) and areas near the sea.

A tsunami is a large, fast-moving wave that occurs when there is an earthquake under the ocean or similar events.

 

 

When any of the following situations occur, immediately get away from the ocean and evacuate to higher ground:

①　When there is an earthquake near the ocean

②　When you hear an announcement saying, "A tsunami is coming" or "A tsunami may be coming"

③　When you see a tsunami flag

 

Evacuation areas

 

• Tsunami evacuation sites: High places to escape from tsunamis
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Tsunami evacuation buildings: Tall buildings to escape from tsunamis
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For those who want to know more, please see the next websites.

• Japan Meteorological Agency leaflet "Earthquake! Tsunami! Evacuate immediately!" (Japanese / English)
• Japan Meteorological Agency website "Protecting Yourself from Tsunamis"(Japanese only)

 

＊Tsunami flag: A red and white flag used when a major tsunami warning, tsunami warning, or tsunami advisory is issued.